Photo Mode Awards 2026

Hall of
Winners

Celebrating the best in virtual photography, year by year.

Year in Review

Capture of the Year

This capture stood out for its incredible use of negative space, texture and light. The sweeping composition draws your eye beautifully across the feather, creating something incredibly atmospheric and memorable.

@amich_vp

Alan Wake 2 — Remedy Entertainment

Winners

Category Winners

People

@niinakaniin.vp

Ghost of Yōtei

Sucker Punch Productions

Architecture

@Gamer_XI

Cyberpunk 2077

CD Projekt Red

Action

@Horizon_VP

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

Ninja Theory

Close Up

@amich_vp

Alan Wake 2

Remedy Entertainment

Nature

@Axelis_online

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Ubisoft

Indie

@JB_Jawbreaker

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Don't Nod

Community Vote

People’s Choice

Voted by the community — the photo modes that captured everyone’s hearts

Best Action Photo Mode

Resident Evil Requiem

CAPCOM

Best Adventure Photo Mode

Ghost of Yōtei

Sucker Punch Productions

Best RPG Photo Mode

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft

Best Simulation Photo Mode

Forza Horizon 6

Playground Games

Best Indie Photo Mode

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Sandfall Entertainment

Creator of the Year

amich

@amich_vp

2026

The Year in Review

By the Numbers

2,800+

Submissions

80+

Countries

5,850+

Community Votes

243+

Games Featured

Highlights

2,800+ entries, a 20%+ increase from 2025 as the community continued to grow globally.

Cyberpunk 2077 topped submissions for the second year running, out of 243 unique games entered in 2026.

5,850+ community votes made 2026 the most engaged voting season to date.

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Hall ofWinners

Capture of the Year

Category Winners

People’s Choice

The Year in Review

Hall of
Winners